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O Yahweh, why do you make us to err from your ways, and harden our heart from your fear? Return for your servants` sake, the tribes of your inheritance.
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A Cry of Confession, Not Blame
When the people ask why God has "made us err," commentators clarify this is not an accusation to shift blame. Instead, it's a profound confession. The people recognize their sin has led God to justly withdraw His guiding presence, resulting in their wandering and hardened hearts. It's a desperate plea from a place of self-awareness, not a complaint.
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19th Century
Anglican
Why have you made us to err ... —The prophet identifies himself with his people, and speaks as in their name. Have their …
Baptist
O LORD, why have you made us err from your ways, and hardened our heart from your fear? Return for your servants' sake, the tribes of your inhe…
16th Century
Protestant
Why didst thou cause us to wander, O Jehovah, from thy ways? Because these modes of expression appear to be rough and harsh, some think th…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
O Lord, why have you made us to err from your ways, and hardened our heart from your fear …
Presbyterian
They implore him to look down on the miserable condition of their once-favored nation. Would it not be glorious to his name to remove the veil from…
13th Century
Catholic
Who is this. Here he begins to address the separation of the wicked from the good in the execution of the promised salvat…
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